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Five of us were at Grand Portage this weekend photographing three friendly foxes. A friend of ours, Travis Novitsky, told us that five fox kits were born this spring at the base of Mount Josephine. Three kits are still hanging around the area.

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Red fox have beautiful winter coats and their fur makes them appear a lot larger than they really are. I love those bushy tails.

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As a light snow fell, I was lying on the ground propped up on my elbows photographing one of the fox. Steve was getting his camera ready. His daughter, Jessie who is 4 ½, sat beside me and started to talk to the fox. She was fascinated by a close encounter with such a beautiful creature. I took a great photo while the fox just looked at her. I love sharing special outdoor experiences with kids.

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This one was intent on watching a second fox coming up the trail.

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Karla was using a point and shoot digital camera and captured this image. She would have got more photos but she claimed one of the photographers kept getting in front of her. (I promised I wouldn't do that anymore)

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